However, its shares rose 7% in early Friday trade after its fourth-quarter operating loss widened less than expected. TomTom, whose customers include Volkswagen and Hyundai, had been benefiting from a backlog in auto orders after extended supply disruptions, but that could be changing as inflation-weary consumers delay purchases of new cars. "I think we need to be a little bit careful of all macroeconomic development and car demand that could fluctuate a little bit this year," CEO Harold Goddijn told Reuters, while adding he was optimistic about the year overall.